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Raising the Bar

Putting the Promise to Practice in Adolescent Reproductive Health and Support for Young Families

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Youth Action Day

Colorado Youth Matter brings together youth from across Colorado to lobby their state legislators about the importance of addressing the sexual health of adolescents and supporting young families.  Click here to watch the 2010 Youth Action Day video. 

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Looking for local contacts? The latest birth rate data specific to where you live? Explore our new interactive map! 

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Tip of the Month

Check the expiration date of your condoms... When stored in a cool, dry place condoms without spermicide are generally good for around five years from the time they are manufactured. Condoms with spermicide last about two years.

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Fast Facts

In 2008, 6,648 females under the age of 20 gave birth in Colorado.  On average, more than 18 babies were born to teens in Colorado everyday-or about one baby born every hour and a half. 

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The School Based Heath Centers (SBHC) included in this map refer to the number of middle and high school centers located in each county. To find out if a SBHC in your area offers reproductive health education and what types of services are provided contact the health center directly.

 

Teen Birth Data:

Source: Health Statistics Section, Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, data provided to Colorado Youth Matter Jan. 2010.

Fertility rates are live births per 1,000 women in each age group.

* Indicates data unavailable or unable to calculate.